Why using a foam brush for gel stain actually works
I've spent way too many hours in the garage experimenting with different finishes, and I've realized that grabbing a cheap foam brush for gel stain is often the smartest move you can make. If you've ever tried to apply gel stain with a high-end natural bristle brush, you probably know the frustration of trying to clean that thick, goopy mess out of the bristles afterward. It's a nightmare. Gel stain is essentially a very thick, pigment-rich varnish, and its consistency is more like pudding than traditional liquid stain. Because of that unique texture, the tools we use to apply it need to behave a bit differently. ...